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George Henry Dawson 1872 – 1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Apr 1872

Birth Location: Dawsonville, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada

Death Date: 10 Oct 1944

Death Location: Matapedia, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada

Father: John Dawson

Mother: Elizabeth Gofton

Spouse(s): Emily Myles

Children(s): Dorothy Dawson, John Dawson, Arnold Dawson, Morton Dawson, Maxwell Dawson

In 1872, George Henry Dawson entered the world in Dawsonville, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada, born to John Dawson and Elizabeth Fanny Gofton. In 1891, George Henry Dawson resided in Addington, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada. George Henry Dawson married Emily Satira Myles, and had children including Dorothy (Dora) Dawson, John (Jack) Dawson, Arnold George Dawson, Morton Myles (Don) Dawson, Maxwell John Dawson. George Henry Dawson passed away in 1944 in Matapedia, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1872, George Henry Dawson entered the world in Dawsonville, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada, born to John Dawson and Elizabeth Fanny Gofton.
  • In 1891, George Henry Dawson resided in Addington, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada.
  • George Henry Dawson married Emily Satira Myles, and had children including Dorothy (Dora) Dawson, John (Jack) Dawson, Arnold George Dawson, Morton Myles (Don) Dawson, Maxwell John Dawson.
  • George Henry Dawson passed away in 1944 in Matapedia, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Dawson
1836 – 1913
Birth Location: Whorlton, Durham, England
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Elizabeth Gofton
1832 – 1905
Birth Location: Newburn, Metropolitan Borough of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
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Spouses(s)

Emily Myles
1882 – 1959
Birth Location: Chain of Rocks, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada
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Children(s)

Dorothy Dawson
1902 – 1988
Birth Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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John Dawson
1904 – 1984
Birth Location: Dawsonville, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada
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Arnold Dawson
1910 – 1982
Birth Location: Campbellton, Restigouche Co., New Brunswick, Canada
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Morton Dawson
1923 – 1983
Birth Location: New Brunswick, Canada
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Maxwell Dawson
1927 – 1998
Birth Location: –
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George Dawson's Ancestors

Self
George Dawson
1872 – 1944
Birth Place: Dawsonville, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada
Parents
John Dawson
1836 – 1913
Whorlton, Durham, England
Elizabeth (Fanny) Gofton
1832 – 1905
Newburn, Metropolitan Borough of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
Grandparents
Robert Dawson
1791 – 1851
Kirkby Fleetham, North Yorkshire, England
Elizabeth Allcock
1793 – 1883
East Cowton, North Yorkshire, England
Ralph Gofton
1791 – 1832
Pennyhill Farm, Northumberland, England
Dorothy Forster
1804 – 1885
Cumberland, England
Great-Grandparents
George Gofton
1753 – 1841
Mary Laws
1770 – 1840
John Forster
1772 – 1858
Frances Sanders
1772 – 1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Bartholomew SANDERS
1747 – 1811
Dorothy DAGLISH
1750 – 1846

George Dawson's Descendants

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George (Henry) Dawson (5 Apr 1872 – 10 Oct 1944) m. Emily (Satira) Myles (2 Apr 1882 – 15 May 1959)
  1. 1. Dorothy ((Dora)) Dawson (28 Aug 1902 – 6 Aug 1988) m. Mortimer (Thomas) Moores (11 Feb 1897 – 16 May 1960)
    1. 1. Dawson (Mortimer) Moores (20 Oct 1921 – Abt. 2000) m. Mathilda (Dorothea) Firth (24 Nov 1925 – 2005)
      1. 1. Helen Moores (1956 – 27 Mar 1957)
    2. 2. Denzil ((Bunny)) Moores (20 May 1926 – 2000) m. Mildred Shirley (Nov 1919 – 12 May 2006)
    3. 3. Guy Moores (Abt. 1928 – 2002) m. Charlene Butler
    4. 4. George (Thomas) Moores (26 Sep 1933 – 20 Jan 1989)
  2. 2. John ((Jack)) Dawson (11 Jun 1904 – Apr 1984) m. Clara (Kerr) Crocket (18 Jun 1907 – 1995)
    1. 1. Susan Dawson (1920,s – ) m. Austin Slater
    2. 2. John ((Jack) Crocket) Dawson (abt 1930 – 7 Feb 2023) m. Laura
    3. 3. Richard ((Dickie)George) Dawson (1940 – ) m. Ginny Lane
    4. 4. Katherine (Jane (Kay)) Dawson (10 Feb 1946 – 25 Mar 2012) m. James (Howe ( Howie)) Taylor (1943 – 3 May 1968)
      1. 1. Christy Taylor m. Brian Cameron
      2. 2. John Taylor
    5. 5. Marian Dawson m. David Humphrey
    6. 6. Claire Dawson m. Vern Wilson
    7. 7. Joanie Dawson m. Nolan
  3. 3. Arnold (George) Dawson (21 Jul 1910 – 10 Jun 1982) m. Doris (Winnifred) Mann (Abt. 1910 – 15 mar 1990)
    1. 1. George (Arnold (Mannie)) Dawson (28 Nov 1932 – 29 May 2015) m. Etta Thomas
      1. 1. Darlene Dawson
      2. 2. Randy Dawson
    2. 2. Vivian (Florence Emily) Dawson (1 Dec 1932 – 29 Jul 2018) m. Donald (Francis) MacDonald (9 Oct 1921 – 17 Apr 1977)
      1. 1. Wayne MacDonald
      2. 2. Glenda MacDonald
      3. 3. Beverly MacDonald
      4. 4. Robert MacDonald m. Chris
      5. 5. Kelly MacDonald m. Daniel Gould
    3. 3. Cynthia (Audrey) Dawson (14 May 1934 – 18 Oct 2021) m. William (Herbert) MacDonald (4 Dec 1928 – 18 Jan 2013)
      1. 1. Ken Macdonald m. Linda
      2. 2. David Macdonald
  4. 4. Morton (Myles (Don)) Dawson (abt 1923 – 31 Aug 1983) m. Beryl (Frances) Clarke (Abt. 1925 – 6 Jan 2009)
  5. 5. Maxwell (John) Dawson (abt 1927 – 28 Dec 1998)

George Dawson's Timeline

8 Records

1871
1871
George Henry Dawson - Naturalization
None
1872
5 Apr 1872
Birth of George Henry Dawson in Dawsonville, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada
Dawsonville, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada
1891
1891
Age 19
George Henry Dawson resided here in Addington, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada
Addington, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada
1901
1901
Age 29
George Henry Dawson resided here in New Brunswick, Canada
New Brunswick, Canada
1911
1911
Age 39
George Henry Dawson resided here in , Restiqouche, New Brunswick
, Restiqouche, New Brunswick
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 49
George Henry Dawson resided here in Eldon, Parish of Eldon, Restigouche and Madawaska, New Brunswick, Canada
Eldon, Parish of Eldon, Restigouche and Madawaska, New Brunswick, Canada
1931
1931
Age 59
George Henry Dawson resided here in Eldon Oliver Siding, New Brunswick, Canada
Eldon Oliver Siding, New Brunswick, Canada
1944
10 Oct 1944
Age 72
Death of George Henry Dawson in Matapedia, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada
Matapedia, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1872
    Event Place: Dawsonville, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada
    [2] 1901 Census of Canada
    [3] 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 10 - Eldon, Restiqouche, New Brunswick; Page: 3; Family No: 19
    [4] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 34; Census Place: Parish of Eldon, Restigouche and Madawaska, New Brunswick; Page Number: 2
    [5] 1931 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27200; Census Place: Restigouche-Madawaska, New Brunswick, Canada; Page Number: 4

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Naturalization
    Event Date: 1871
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Addington, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: , Restiqouche, New Brunswick
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 10 - Eldon, Restiqouche, New Brunswick; Page: 3; Family No: 19

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: Eldon, Parish of Eldon, Restigouche and Madawaska, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 34; Census Place: Parish of Eldon, Restigouche and Madawaska, New Brunswick; Page Number: 2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Eldon Oliver Siding, New Brunswick, Canada
    Record Source: 1931 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27200; Census Place: Restigouche-Madawaska, New Brunswick, Canada; Page Number: 4

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Oct 1944
    Event Place: Matapedia, Restigouche, New Brunswick, Canada
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